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What is the symbols of inversely proportional and directly proportional?
The greek letter "alpha" (α) for both. If x is directly proportional to y, you could say x α y. For inversely proportional, you would say something like x α 1/y, or x α y^-1, as in, directly proportional to the inverse.
How do you prove that x and y are directly proportional with the equation Y equals 8X-3?
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What is directly and inversely proportional relationship?
Directly proportional relationship is F=ma, F is directly proportional to a. Inversely proportional relationship is v=r/t, v is inversely proportional to t.
Are force and mass directly proportional or inversely proportional?
Force is directly proportional to mass provided the acceleration is constant.
What is opposite word for inverse?
Direct. For example, if a number is inversely proportional to something, it increase as the other one decreases. Ifa number is directly proportional to something, it increases as the other one increases.
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